2. The big question about the far right was just asked in Europe. And the answer was a resounding no from the Dutch. The hightest turnout of voters in decades halted a momentum many thought was growing after Brexit and Trump’s election. But voters left far-right politician Geert Wilders and his popularist policies with a disappointing result as Netherlands PM Mark Rutte’s ruling People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy won the majority of the vote for a third time.

6. Saudi Arabia, China sign deals worth up to $US65 billion. King Salman of the world’s largest oil exporter , is in Beijing, overseeing the signing of deals spanning infrastructure, refining, chemicals, training, technology and other sectors, worth as much as $US65 billion (£53 billion).